Course List - Undergraduate Certificate in Labor Studies and Employment Relations

REQUIRED COURSES (6 credits)
LER 100 (GS)	Employment Relations Introductory analysis of the employment relationship and the interrelated interests of management, workers, unions, and the public.	3 credits
LER 201 (GS)	Employment Relationship: Law and Policy Examination of basic legal principles underlying the employment relationship, and their social, political, and economic bases.	3 credits

ELECTIVE COURSES (choose 6 credits from the following)
CRIM/CRIMJ 482	Seminar, Criminal Justice Agency Administration Relates organizational and public policy management approaches to police, courts, and correctional institutions. Prerequisite: CRIM 100	3 credits
LER/WMNST 136 (US)	Race, Gender, and Employment Industrial relations and legislative and policy responses to labor force issues of racial and gender inequality.	3 credits
LER 434	Collective Bargaining and Contract Administration Theory, practice, and economic impact of collective bargaining, including administration of the collective bargaining agreement. Prerequisite: LER 100	3 credits
LER 435	Labor Relations in the Public Sector Analysis of labor relations problems in different areas of public employment. Prerequisite: 3 credits in labor and employment relations.	3 credits
PSYCH 485	Leadership in Work Settings Review of research and application of behavior principles in the areas of management and supervision. Prerequisite: PSYCH 281	3 credits

Note: Prerequisites listed may be waived by the course instructor if you can demonstrate the required level of competency.